TheraNest vs CounSol

TheraNest8.5Visit CounSol8.0Visit

Higher score TheraNest #3 in Therapy Notes Software 8.5/10 21-day trial Free trial✓ 2 of 4 features Visit TheraNest

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CounSol #7 in Therapy Notes Software 8.0/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 2 of 4 features Visit CounSol

• TheraNest fits best

  Practices needing flexible scheduling and billing

• CounSol fits best

  Solo and small practices seeking an integrated workflow

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Side by side

Feature	TheraNest 8.5/10 Visit ↗	CounSol 8.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.5	8.0
Ranking	#3 in Therapy Notes Software	#7 in Therapy Notes Software
Best for	Practices needing flexible scheduling and billing	Solo and small practices seeking an integrated workflow
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$319/user/yr	$69.95/mo
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	21 days	14 days
Free trial length	21 days · no card needed	14 days · no card needed
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7	Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs
Compliance	HIPAA, 2FA	HIPAA, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, 2FA
Integrations	5 integrations	5 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business
Features TheraNest 2/4 · CounSol 2/4
Note templates	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Treatment plans	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Client portal	✓	✓
Telehealth	✓	✓
Specs
Mobile access	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Schedules individual, group, recurring, multi-staff, and multi-location sessions Client portal supports intake, appointment requests, messaging, telehealth, and payments Advanced and Premier add telehealth and insurance billing automation	Combines treatment plans and progress notes with practice management. Client portal supports booking, forms, invoices and secure communication. Offers secure video sessions, claims submission and calendar integrations.
Cons	No free plan; access starts with paid plans, though a 21-day trial is offered The $27 monthly equivalent requires annual billing Available on the web, with no mobile apps	Starts at $69.95 per month, with no free plan. Available on the web; mobile apps are not offered. Four plans require comparing video-session and claims features.
Our verdict	TheraNest combines electronic health records and practice management for therapists, counselors, psychologists, social workers, and mental health practices. Its scheduling covers individual, group, recurring, multi-staff, and… Read the review →	CounSol is web-based practice management software for counselors and therapy practices, including solo practitioners and small group practices. It brings treatment plans and progress notes together with scheduling, appointment reminders,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• TheraNest — where it wins

  • Schedules individual, group, recurring, multi-staff, and multi-location sessions
  • Client portal supports intake, appointment requests, messaging, telehealth, and payments
  • Advanced and Premier add telehealth and insurance billing automation

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; access starts with paid plans, though a 21-day trial is offered
  • The $27 monthly equivalent requires annual billing
  • Available on the web, with no mobile apps

• CounSol — where it wins

  • Combines treatment plans and progress notes with practice management.
  • Client portal supports booking, forms, invoices and secure communication.
  • Offers secure video sessions, claims submission and calendar integrations.

  Where it doesn't

  • Starts at $69.95 per month, with no free plan.
  • Available on the web; mobile apps are not offered.
  • Four plans require comparing video-session and claims features.

• TheraNest8.5/10 · 21-day trial

  Therapy practice software that brings scheduling, clinical records, billing, and telehealth together.

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• CounSol8.0/10 · 14-day trial

  CounSol brings notes, scheduling, billing and client communication into one workflow.

  Visit CounSolFull verdict →